Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, held a meeting with Ms. Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia, during the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York on 18 September.
Gamal Roshdy, the official spokesman for the Secretary-General, stated that Mr. Aboul Gheit congratulated the minister on Slovenia's recent election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2024-2025 term. He expressed hope that Slovenia would support Arab issues within the Council, particularly the Palestinian issue, which remains pivotal for regional and global stability and security. Mr. Aboul Gheit also acknowledged Slovenia's recent positive positions on some Arab matters.
The spokesman noted that the Slovenian minister inquired about the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Mr. Aboul Gheit expressed deep concern about the deteriorating conditions of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, ongoing rights violations, and unprecedented repression campaigns. He particularly emphasised the challenges posed by the right-wing Israeli government.
The Secretary-General highlighted the importance of enhancing coordination and consultation with the Arab side on shared interests during the meeting. Additionally, they discussed various topics, including the Libyan crisis, the situation in Sudan, and developments in Syria and Yemen, the spokesman added.
